The Most Beautiful Witches

PRUE. PIPER. PHOEBE. These charming witches made my Monday nights complete during its run on television. 8:30 – 9:30 p.m. was holy hour. No one dared disturb me at this time, Not even my then boyfriend.

I loved everything about the show… the iconic theme song, the interesting locations, the gorgeous witches, and the devious warlocks, the Book of Shadows, the witches Coven, all the magic and sorcery. It was so fascinating. It was like being transported to another world entirely.

Prue was my favorite. She wasn’t just stunning, she was also smart and responsible. I loved how she managed little sis Phoebe who was forever getting into trouble. They clashed frequently but always made up with Phoebe realizing that big sis was right after all. She also had this great relationship with middle sibling Piper which was just enviable.

But her relationship with the Inspector Andy Trudeau was just wonderful! It was so upsetting how she had to turn him down even though her heart was breaking because of their differences. When they finally became a couple even with his knowledge that she was a witch, I was just ecstatic! Their few sweet moments together were so touching. When he died suddenly, I felt robbed of something precious. I cried my heart out that night.

I was more devastated when Prue was killed off the show. She was replaced by long lost sister Paige but it just wasn’t the same. I still watched Charmed but it felt like something was missing.

By the time Charmed aired its last season, I had started to like Paige really well too. But I still missed Prue. When the end came, it was not too painful. Not as much as when Prue died anyway.

Today I still feel wistful over those days when the highlight of my day was curling up in bed with chips and drinks for my date with the Halliwells.